2009 BDO World Darts Championship
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The 2009 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 32nd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation
. Mark Webster
was the defending men's champion having won the title for the first time in last year's final against Simon Whitlock
, but he was eliminated convincingly 4-0 by John Walton
in the second round. The title was eventually won by 2000 champion Ted Hankey
, who won 7-6 against Tony O'Shea
, in a match which lasted just under two and a half hours. The defending women's champion, Anastasia Dobromyslova
, was due to defend her championship, having beaten seven-time champion Trina Gulliver
in the 2008 final, but on 7 December 2008 she resigned from the BDO/WDF setup after her defeat in the Winmau World Masters
to Francis Hoenselaar
. It later emerged that she had accepted the 70th and last place into the rival PDC World Championship
, replacing an India
n qualifier. This meant that for the first time, the defending women's champion would not be returning to defend her title. Hoenselaar, a five-time runner-up, finally won her first world title by beating Gulliver – the player that had beaten her each time – by two sets to one. The event took place from 3–11 January 2009 and for the 24th time, the tournament took place at the Lakeside Country Club
in Frimley Green
.
over the 2007/08 season were seeded for the tournament. They were joined by 16 other players who had either been invited by right (10 of the sixteen in this method), a standby player (Stephen Bunting
) with 5 other qualifiers determined at the International Playoffs, which were held on 4 December 2008 in Bridlington
.
at the 2008 championship
.
The opening match of the 2009 world championships was between top seed and favourite Gary Anderson and Norway's Robert Wagner. A tight contest, Anderson known for his struggles at the world championship, managed to edge the match 3-2 and avenge his defeat to Wagner in the last 16 of the 2008 Winmau World Masters. Next up was Simon Whitlock, last year's runner-up, who put in a good performance in beating Mark Barilli 3-0. Tony O'Shea looked impressive in seeing off Sweden's Daniel Larsson 3-0, while Darryl Fitton, the 5th seed, eased past Mark Salmon 3-0 without dropping a leg though Fitton was far from his best. There were wins for Edwin Max and Robert Hughes as well.
The opening match saw Mark Webster begin the defence of his title and he brushed aside Holland's Willy van de Wiel. 2008 Masters runner-up Scott Waites also impressed as he saw off a poor Ross Smith 3-0. 2000 champion Ted Hankey and 2001 champion John Walton both had 3-0 wins over former semi-finalists Brian Woods and Shaun Greatbatch respectively. Walton's match against Greatbatch was emotional as Greatbatch is fighting bone marrow cancer. Former World Darts Trophy champion Gary Robson laid down a marker as he overcame Stephen Bunting 3-1 in a high quality match where he averaged 98. Sweden's Alan Norris shocked number 13 seed Steve West, brother of former Masters champion Tony West 3-0.
Day three saw reigning Masters champion Martin Adams begin his 16th World Championship campaign. Adams was nervy particularly over his doubles but beat Dave Chisnall 3-2 in a tiebreak. Martin Atkins also progressed by beating Joey ten Berge 3-2 in another tight contest. Ross Montgomery saw off Martin Phillips 3-1 whilst debutant Daryl Gurney saw off number 14 seed and fellow debutant Garry Thompson 3-1.
Day four saw the start of the second round. Tony O'Shea averaged 92 as he destroyed Holland's Edwin Max 4-0. Darryl Fitton laid down a marker as he averaged 98 by beating the previous year's finalist Simon Whitlock 4-2 in a high quality contest in which Whitlock averaged 92. Top seed Gary Anderson overcame his usual early exits by making the quarter-finals beating Wales' Robert Hughes 4-2. World Masters runner-up Scott Waites eased through to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Alan Norris.
Daryl Gurney gave the number three seed Martin Adams a real scare before the World Masters champion came through 4-2. Adams had been 2-0 up before Gurney levelled the match at 2-2, but Adams edged each of the next 2 sets 3-2 to book his place in the quarters. The shock of the week followed as 2001 World Champion John Walton knocked out the defending champion Mark Webster 4-0. Walton played brilliantly whislt the Welshman was well below par, winning only 4 legs in the match and seeing his reign as World Champion end. 2000 World Champion Ted Hankey saw off Scotland's Ross Montgomery 4-1 whilst number six seed Gary Robson saw off Martin Atkins 4-1.
Tony O'Shea reached the semi-finals of the World Championships for the second time in his career as he upset the number one seed and title favourite Gary Anderson 5-3. O'Shea played sensationally in the opening 5 sets, racing into a 4-1 lead before nerves set in and Anderson took the next two to make it 4-3. O'Shea regained his composure to take the next set for the win. Darryl Fitton came from 4-1 down to beat World Masters runner-up Scott Waites and set up a semi-final clash with one of his best friends and fellow native of Stockport
, O'Shea. In the women's championship, both Trina Gulliver and Francis Hoenselaar gained 2-0 wins to set up their sixth final against one another.
Former World Champion Ted Hankey saw off 2001 champion John Walton with a magnificent display. Hankey beat Walton – who had only dropped five legs before the match – by five sets to one. Martin Adams gave up a 3-0 lead over Gary Robson, who made it 4-4, before the Masters champion won the final set 3-0 to complete a 5-4 win and set up a semi-final clash with Hankey. This meant that all four semi-finalists were 40 or older – the first time that this had ever occurred at a World Championship, in either organisation. (Hankey 40, Fitton 46, O'Shea 47 and Adams 52)
in the UK. Coverage was presented by Ray Stubbs
, with analysis from Bobby George
and commentary from David Croft, Bobby George, Tony Green
, and Ted Hankey
. The tournament was also shown on SBS6
in the Netherlands and Eurosport
across continental Europe.
British Darts Organisation
The British Darts Organisation, or the BDO for short, is a darts organisation founded on 7 January 1973 by Olly Croft, OBE. The BDO is a founder member of the World Darts Federation which was formed in 1976....
. Mark Webster
Mark Webster (darts player)
Mark Webster is a left-handed Welsh darts player who lives in Denbigh. Known as Webby, he plays in Professional Darts Corporation events, having previously won the 2008 BDO World Championship. Mark became a full time professional in 2009, having previously been a fully qualified Gas registered...
was the defending men's champion having won the title for the first time in last year's final against Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock is an Australian professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation tournaments, although he did have a spell playing in the rival organisation, the British Darts Organisation. He uses the nickname The Wizard for his matches...
, but he was eliminated convincingly 4-0 by John Walton
John Walton (darts player)
John Michael Walton is an English darts player who is a former World Champion. He has adopted the nickname The Boy and uses the song Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex as his walk-on theme.-Darts career:...
in the second round. The title was eventually won by 2000 champion Ted Hankey
Ted Hankey
Edward "Ted" Hankey is an English darts player who is a two-time BDO World Professional Darts Champion. His nickname is The Count and his walk on music is Be On Your Way by DJ Zany. Hankey built up a large following due to his obsession with and resemblance to Dracula...
, who won 7-6 against Tony O'Shea
Tony O'Shea
Tony O'Shea is an English darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. He was born in Stockport. His squat figure has resulted in the nickname Silverback. His walk-on music is "Hey Baby" by DJ Ötzi...
, in a match which lasted just under two and a half hours. The defending women's champion, Anastasia Dobromyslova
Anastasia Dobromyslova
Anastasia Dobromyslova-Martin is a professional darts player. She is a former winner of the Women's World Professional Darts Champion of the British Darts Organisation, winning it in 2008...
, was due to defend her championship, having beaten seven-time champion Trina Gulliver
Trina Gulliver
Trina Gulliver is an English professional darts player. She is the nine-time Women's World Professional Darts Champion of the British Darts Organisation. Her nickname is the 'Golden Girl' and has been sponsored by the leading Global Darts Brand Winmau for over 10 years...
in the 2008 final, but on 7 December 2008 she resigned from the BDO/WDF setup after her defeat in the Winmau World Masters
Winmau World Masters
The Winmau World Masters is one of the longest running and most prestigious professional darts tournaments, which began in 1974 - even before the current World Professional Championship...
to Francis Hoenselaar
Francis Hoenselaar
Francisca Hoenselaar is a professional darts player from the Netherlands. She is nicknamed The Dutch Crown....
. It later emerged that she had accepted the 70th and last place into the rival PDC World Championship
2009 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2009 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was the 16th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation....
, replacing an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n qualifier. This meant that for the first time, the defending women's champion would not be returning to defend her title. Hoenselaar, a five-time runner-up, finally won her first world title by beating Gulliver – the player that had beaten her each time – by two sets to one. The event took place from 3–11 January 2009 and for the 24th time, the tournament took place at the Lakeside Country Club
Lakeside Leisure Complex
The Lakeside Leisure Complex is a hotel, entertainment and leisure complex in Frimley Green near Camberley in Surrey. It is most famous as being the venue of the BDO World Darts Championship.-History:...
in Frimley Green
Frimley Green
Frimley Green is a large village in Surrey, South East England, UK, close to the border with Hampshire. It is close to the towns of Camberley and Frimley, with the nearest major town being Guildford, approximately 10 miles away....
.
Men's
The televised stages featured 32 players. The top 16 players in the WDF/BDO rankingsDarts world rankings
Darts world rankings are a system which should determine a list of the best dart players in the world based on their performances in tournaments...
over the 2007/08 season were seeded for the tournament. They were joined by 16 other players who had either been invited by right (10 of the sixteen in this method), a standby player (Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting is an English darts player who competes for the British Darts Organisation. His nickname is The Bullet. He is currently sponsored by GT Law Solicitors and A180 DARTS....
) with 5 other qualifiers determined at the International Playoffs, which were held on 4 December 2008 in Bridlington
Bridlington
Bridlington is a seaside resort, minor sea fishing port and civil parish on the Holderness Coast of the North Sea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It has a static population of over 33,000, which rises considerably during the tourist season...
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Women's
The televised stages featured 8 players.
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Prize Money
The 2009 World Championship featured a prize fund of £320,000 - a rise of £10,000 on the previous year. The only monetary change was that the Men's Champion received £95,000 instead of £85,000 as received by Mark WebsterMark Webster (darts player)
Mark Webster is a left-handed Welsh darts player who lives in Denbigh. Known as Webby, he plays in Professional Darts Corporation events, having previously won the 2008 BDO World Championship. Mark became a full time professional in 2009, having previously been a fully qualified Gas registered...
at the 2008 championship
2008 BDO World Darts Championship
*Michael Rosenauer was originally drawn to face Mark Webster, but chose to withdraw from the event to compete in the 2008 PDC World Championship. Jones had won the standby play-off at Bridlington prior to the World Masters-Statistics:- Women's Championship :...
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- Men's Champion: £95,000 (up from £85,000)
- Runner-up: £30,000
- Semi-Finalists (2): £11,000
- Quarter-Finalists (4): £6,000
- Second Round (8): £4,250
- First Round (16): £3,000
- Women's Champion: £6,000
- Runner-Up: £2,000
- Semi-Finalists (2): £1,000
- Quarter-Finalists (4): £500
- Nine dart finishNine dart finishA nine-dart finish is the ultimate checkout in the game of darts, constituting a perfect game. It is notoriously difficult to achieve, even by the game's top professionals...
: £52,000 - Highest checkout: £3,000
Men's
- Match distances in sets are quoted in brackets at the top of each round. All sets best of five legs, unless there is a final set tie-break.
Women's
- All matches best of three sets, best of five legs.
Men's
| Player | Played | Sets Won | Sets Lost | Legs Won | Legs Lost | 100+ | 140+ | 180s | High Checkout | 3-dart Average |
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 Simon WhitlockSimon Whitlock Simon Whitlock is an Australian professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation tournaments, although he did have a spell playing in the rival organisation, the British Darts Organisation. He uses the nickname The Wizard for his matches... |
2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 45 | 19 | 10 | 95 | 93.12 |
 Martin AdamsMartin Adams Martin Adams is an English international darts player. Nicknamed Wolfie or Mr BDO, he is BDO world ranked number one, three-time and reigning BDO World Champion and three-time World Masters champion... |
4 | 16 | 14 | 69 | 60 | 188 | 106 | 25 | 161 | 92.83 |
| Gary Robson |
3 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 32 | 76 | 64 | 22 | 105 | 92.59 |
 Gary AndersonGary Anderson (darts player) Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player from Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation, and a former BDO and WDF world number one. His nickname is The Flying Scotsman... |
3 | 10 | 9 | 41 | 35 | 105 | 60 | 21 | 144 | 92.46 |
| Darryl Fitton Darryl Fitton Darryl Fitton is an English professional darts player currently playing in BDO events. He is nicknamed The Dazzler and comes to the stage dancing to the Madness song "One Step Beyond" wearing sunglasses. It is one of the most popular walk-ons with the audience... |
4 | 16 | 12 | 65 | 51 | 148 | 72 | 32 | 124 | 92.29 |
| Ted Hankey Ted Hankey Edward "Ted" Hankey is an English darts player who is a two-time BDO World Professional Darts Champion. His nickname is The Count and his walk on music is Be On Your Way by DJ Zany. Hankey built up a large following due to his obsession with and resemblance to Dracula... |
5 | 24 | 11 | 91 | 62 | 200 | 116 | 42 | 161 | 92.20 |
| Stephen Bunting Stephen Bunting Stephen Bunting is an English darts player who competes for the British Darts Organisation. His nickname is The Bullet. He is currently sponsored by GT Law Solicitors and A180 DARTS.... |
1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 90 | 91.48 |
| Scott Waites Scott Waites Scott Waites is an English professional darts player who plays in tournaments organised by the British Darts Organisation.-Darts career:... |
3 | 11 | 5 | 38 | 29 | 86 | 50 | 18 | 130 | 91.12 |
| Tony O'Shea Tony O'Shea Tony O'Shea is an English darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. He was born in Stockport. His squat figure has resulted in the nickname Silverback. His walk-on music is "Hey Baby" by DJ Ötzi... |
5 | 23 | 13 | 87 | 71 | 211 | 132 | 30 | 130 | 90.68 |
| Ross Montgomery Ross Montgomery Ross Montgomery is a Scottish darts player who plays for the British Darts Organisation. His nickname is The Boss.-Darts career:... |
2 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 44 | 33 | 4 | 156 | 89.61 |
 Mark WebsterMark Webster (darts player) Mark Webster is a left-handed Welsh darts player who lives in Denbigh. Known as Webby, he plays in Professional Darts Corporation events, having previously won the 2008 BDO World Championship. Mark became a full time professional in 2009, having previously been a fully qualified Gas registered... |
2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 103 | 89.44 |
| Dave Chisnall Dave Chisnall Dave Chisnall is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation events.- Personal Life :In September 2011 his girlfriend Michaela gave birth to his first daughter... |
1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 96 | 89.26 |
 Alan NorrisAlan Norris (darts player) Alan Norris is an English darts player who plays within the British Darts Organisation. Norris moved to Spain to work for a Swedish-based company but was eventually sent to Sweden in 2000 and represented Sweden until 2009 when he returned to England and began representing his home country once more... |
2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 23 | 1 | 87 | 88.82 |
| John Walton John Walton (darts player) John Michael Walton is an English darts player who is a former World Champion. He has adopted the nickname The Boy and uses the song Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex as his walk-on theme.-Darts career:... |
3 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 65 | 25 | 11 | 126 | 88.36 |
 Robert WagnerRobert Wagner (darts player) Robert Wagner is an Austrian-born Norwegian darts player, nicknamed The Magician. He currently plays on the BDO circuit.-Darts career:... |
1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 96 | 88.33 |
 Daryl GurneyDaryl Gurney Daryl Gurney is a Northern Irish darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.-Darts career:Gurney reached the quarter finals of the 2008 Scottish Open, beating Andy Boulton and Alan Soutar before losing to Shaun Greatbatch... |
2 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 120 | 87.93 |
| Martin Atkins Martin Atkins (darts player) Martin Atkins is an English darts player. His nickname is "The Assassin". His most notable achievement is beating former BDO World Champion Jelle Klaasen to win the Finnish Open on 11 March 2006... |
2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 28 | 5 | 118 | 85.70 |
| Robert Hughes Robert Hughes (darts player) Robert Hughes is a Welsh darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. He uses the nickname Elvis after his favourite singer, Elvis Presley.... |
2 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 78 | 24 | 4 | 117 | 84.92 |
| Steve West Steve West (darts player) Steve West is an English darts player who currently plays for the British Darts Organisation. He is the brother of 2003 World Master Tony West and currently resides in Culemborg, Holland.-Darts career:... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 84.24 |
| Brian Woods Brian Woods (darts player) Brian Woods is an English darts player who has competed in events organised by the British Darts Organisation. He left the British Darts Organisation in 2011 for the Professional Darts Corporation through their qualifying school. He now lives in Aberdeen, and uses the nickname Pecker for his matches... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 83 | 84.00 |
| Garry Thompson Garry Thompson (darts player) Garry Thompson is an English darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation tournaments.-Darts career:Thompson reached the quarter finals of the 2004 British Open, beating Tony David and Darryl Fitton before losing to Phill Nixon. He then reached the quarter finals of the 2007 Belgium Open,... |
1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 100 | 82.88 |
 Joey ten BergeJoey ten Berge Joey ten Berge is a Dutch darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Joey won the 2001 WDF Europe Youth Cup beating Sweden's Markus Korhonen in the final. Six years later, he captured his first professional title by capturing the 2007 Austrian Open, defeating Hungary's Nándor... |
1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 121 | 82.63 |
| Edwin Max Edwin Max Edwin Max is a Dutch darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events. He uses the nickname Mad Max for his matches.... |
2 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 123 | 82.21 |
| Martin Phillips Martin Phillips (darts player) Martin Phillips is a Welsh darts player who competes in the British Darts Organisation and is currently the captain of Wales.-1988 to 1994:... |
1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 82.05 |
| Daniel Larsson Daniel Larsson (darts player) Daniel Larsson is a Swedish darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Larsson reached the semi final of the 2006 WDF Europe Cup, scoring wins over Tony O'Shea and Martin Phillips before losing to Niels de Ruiter... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 81.23 |
 Krzysztof RatajskiKrzysztof Ratajski Krzysztof Ratajski is a Polish darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Ratajski's first major run came in the 2007 Czech Open where he reached the semi finals. He gained notable wins over Joey ten Berge and local player Marek Polak, eventually losing to Patrick Loos who won the... |
1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 127 | 81.17 |
| Eddy Sims Eddy Sims Eddy Sims is an Australian darts player who plays for the British Darts Organisation. He is not a full-time professional and works as a Telecommunication Technical Officer.... |
1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 64 | 79.78 |
| Mark Barilli Mark Barilli Mark Barilli is a Scottish darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events. He is well known for his throwing style where he changes the speed of his throw from fast to slow alternatively, and also for attempting outrageous outshots including one occasion where he attempted to check... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 77.24 |
| Willy van de Wiel Willy van de Wiel Willy van de Wiel is a Dutch darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Willy won the 2008 Norway Open, beating Dave Chisnall, Stephen Bunting and John Henderson before beating Paul Hanvidge in the final... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 73.73 |
| Shaun Greatbatch Shaun Greatbatch Shaun Greatbatch is an English darts player. He lives in Suffolk and works in the construction industry. His nickname is 9 Dart, having been the first player to hit a perfect nine dart finish on live television, in the final of the 2002 Dutch Open against Steve Coote.-Darts career:Shaun's family... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 71.28 |
| Ross Smith Ross Smith (darts player) Ross Smith is an English darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Smith began playing in Professional Darts Corporation events in 2005 and made his debut in the Vauxhall Spring Open, reaching the last 16. Smith then reached the final of the WDF Europe Youth Cup, losing to... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 67.61 |
| Mark Salmon Mark Salmon (darts player) Mark Salmon is a Welsh darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. Salmon was inspired to play darts by Leighton Rees, the very first World Champion and plays with flights bearing Leighton's face in his honour.... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 65.46 |
Women's
| Player | Played | Sets Won | Sets Lost | Legs Won | Legs Lost | 100+ | 140+ | 180s | High Checkout | 3-dart Average |
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| Trina Gulliver Trina Gulliver Trina Gulliver is an English professional darts player. She is the nine-time Women's World Professional Darts Champion of the British Darts Organisation. Her nickname is the 'Golden Girl' and has been sponsored by the leading Global Darts Brand Winmau for over 10 years... |
3 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 35 | 8 | 7 | 125 | 78.36 |
| Lisa Ashton Lisa Ashton Lisa Ashton is an English female darts player.Ashton reached the quarter finals of the 2007 Women's World Masters, beating 1996 finalist Heike Ernst of Germany in the last 16 before losing to Rilana Erades... |
1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 75.87 |
| Francis Hoenselaar Francis Hoenselaar Francisca Hoenselaar is a professional darts player from the Netherlands. She is nicknamed The Dutch Crown.... |
3 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 114 | 75.76 |
| Carla Molema Carla Molema Carla Molema is a Dutch female darts player.In 2007, Molema became the youngest player at the Women's World Darts Championship, aged 18. She lost in the quarter finals to Trina Gulliver. She had previously reached the semi finals of the 2006 Women'ss World Masters, beating Anastasia Dobromyslova... |
1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 71.19 |
| Anne Kirk Anne Kirk Anne Kirk is a Scottish female darts player. She is nicknamed Captain Kirk.Kirk won the 2001 Women's World Masters, beating American Marylin Popp in the final... |
1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 67.31 |
| Karin Krappen Karin Krappen Karin Krappen is a Dutch female darts player. She is a former winner of the Women's World Darts Trophy and the Women's World Masters. She is nicknamed Dolphin.... |
2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 67.06 |
| Rilana Erades Rilana Erades Rilana Erades is a Dutch female darts player. She uses the nickname Pebbles for her matches.Erades made her World Championship debut in 2008, losing in the quarter finals to Karin Krappen... |
2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 58 | 66.86 |
| Julie Gore Julie Gore Julie Gore is a Welsh female darts player.Gore made her World Championship in 2008, losing in the quarter finals to Trina Gulliver... |
1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 80 | 66.34 |
Men's
- The first six games of the first round
- Gary Anderson 3-2 Robert Wagner (2-3, 3-0, 1-3, 3-0, 3-0)
- Simon Whitlock 3-0 Mark Barilli (3-2, 3-0, 3-0)
- Eddy Sims 2-3 Robert Hughes (3-2, 1-3, 3-2, 0-3, 1-3)
- Tony O'Shea 3-0 Daniel Larsson (3-1, 3-0, 3-2)
- Darryl Fitton 3-0 Mark Salmon (3-0, 3-0, 3-0)
- Edwin Max 3-2 Krzysztof Ratajski (3-2, 1-3, 3-2, 2-3, 3-0)
Women's
- The first two quarter-finals
- Trina Gulliver 2-0 Lisa Ashton (3-1, 3-0)
- Karin Krappen 2-1 Anne Kirk (3-2, 1-3, 3-1)
The opening match of the 2009 world championships was between top seed and favourite Gary Anderson and Norway's Robert Wagner. A tight contest, Anderson known for his struggles at the world championship, managed to edge the match 3-2 and avenge his defeat to Wagner in the last 16 of the 2008 Winmau World Masters. Next up was Simon Whitlock, last year's runner-up, who put in a good performance in beating Mark Barilli 3-0. Tony O'Shea looked impressive in seeing off Sweden's Daniel Larsson 3-0, while Darryl Fitton, the 5th seed, eased past Mark Salmon 3-0 without dropping a leg though Fitton was far from his best. There were wins for Edwin Max and Robert Hughes as well.
Men's
- Six more first round matches
- Mark Webster 3-0 Willy van de Wiel (3-1, 3-0, 3-0)
- Scott Waites 3-0 Ross Smith (3-0, 3-0, 3-1)
- John Walton 3-0 Shaun Greatbatch (3-0, 3-1, 3-0)
- Steve West 0-3 Alan Norris (1-3, 0-3, 0-3)
- Ted Hankey 3-0 Brian Woods (3-0, 3-2, 3-0)
- Gary Robson 3-1 Stephen Bunting (3-1, 3-1, 2-3, 3-1)
Women's
- The two remaining quarter-finals
- Francis Hoenselaar 2-0 Carla Molema (3-1, 3-1)
- Julie Gore 1-2 Rilana Erades (3-1, 0-3, 2-3)
The opening match saw Mark Webster begin the defence of his title and he brushed aside Holland's Willy van de Wiel. 2008 Masters runner-up Scott Waites also impressed as he saw off a poor Ross Smith 3-0. 2000 champion Ted Hankey and 2001 champion John Walton both had 3-0 wins over former semi-finalists Brian Woods and Shaun Greatbatch respectively. Walton's match against Greatbatch was emotional as Greatbatch is fighting bone marrow cancer. Former World Darts Trophy champion Gary Robson laid down a marker as he overcame Stephen Bunting 3-1 in a high quality match where he averaged 98. Sweden's Alan Norris shocked number 13 seed Steve West, brother of former Masters champion Tony West 3-0.
Day Three, Monday 5 January
- The four remaining first round matches
- Martin Atkins 3-2 Joey ten Berge (3-1, 0-3, 3-0, 0-3, 3-0)
- Martin Adams 3-2 Dave Chisnall (3-1, 2-3, 3-0, 0-3, 5-3)
- Ross Montgomery 3-1 Martin Phillips (3-0, 2-3, 3-0, 3-1)
- Garry Thompson 1-3 Daryl Gurney (1-3, 3-1, 1-3, 0-3)
Day three saw reigning Masters champion Martin Adams begin his 16th World Championship campaign. Adams was nervy particularly over his doubles but beat Dave Chisnall 3-2 in a tiebreak. Martin Atkins also progressed by beating Joey ten Berge 3-2 in another tight contest. Ross Montgomery saw off Martin Phillips 3-1 whilst debutant Daryl Gurney saw off number 14 seed and fellow debutant Garry Thompson 3-1.
Day Four, Tuesday 6 January
- The beginning of the second round
- Tony O'Shea 4-0 Edwin Max (3-1, 3-1, 3-1, 3-0)
- Simon Whitlock 2-4 Darryl Fitton (3-0, 0-3, 3-2, 2-3, 1-3, 2-3)
- Robert Hughes 2-4 Gary Anderson (0-3, 3-1, 3-2, 1-3, 1-3, 1-3)
- Alan Norris 0-4 Scott Waites (0-3, 2-3, 1-3, 2-3)
Day four saw the start of the second round. Tony O'Shea averaged 92 as he destroyed Holland's Edwin Max 4-0. Darryl Fitton laid down a marker as he averaged 98 by beating the previous year's finalist Simon Whitlock 4-2 in a high quality contest in which Whitlock averaged 92. Top seed Gary Anderson overcame his usual early exits by making the quarter-finals beating Wales' Robert Hughes 4-2. World Masters runner-up Scott Waites eased through to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Alan Norris.
Day Five, Wednesday 7 January
- The conclusion of the second round
- Daryl Gurney 2-4 Martin Adams (1-3, 2-3, 3-2, 3-2, 2-3, 2-3)
- John Walton 4-0 Mark Webster (3-1, 3-2, 3-0, 3-1)
- Ted Hankey 4-1 Ross Montgomery (3-2, 3-0, 1-3, 3-1, 3-2)
- Martin Atkins 1-4 Gary Robson (1-3, 1-3, 0-3, 3-1, 2-3)
Daryl Gurney gave the number three seed Martin Adams a real scare before the World Masters champion came through 4-2. Adams had been 2-0 up before Gurney levelled the match at 2-2, but Adams edged each of the next 2 sets 3-2 to book his place in the quarters. The shock of the week followed as 2001 World Champion John Walton knocked out the defending champion Mark Webster 4-0. Walton played brilliantly whislt the Welshman was well below par, winning only 4 legs in the match and seeing his reign as World Champion end. 2000 World Champion Ted Hankey saw off Scotland's Ross Montgomery 4-1 whilst number six seed Gary Robson saw off Martin Atkins 4-1.
Men's
- The quarter-finals in the top half of the draw
- Gary Anderson 3-5 Tony O'Shea (2-3, 1-3, 2-3, 3-2, 0-3, 3-1, 3-2, 0-3)
- Darryl Fitton 5-4 Scott Waites (3-2, 2-3, 2-3, 3-0, 2-3, 2-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1)
Women's
- The semi-finals
- Karin Krappen 0-2 Trina Gulliver (1-3, 1-3)
- Rilana Erades 0-2 Francis Hoenselaar (1-3, 1-3)
Tony O'Shea reached the semi-finals of the World Championships for the second time in his career as he upset the number one seed and title favourite Gary Anderson 5-3. O'Shea played sensationally in the opening 5 sets, racing into a 4-1 lead before nerves set in and Anderson took the next two to make it 4-3. O'Shea regained his composure to take the next set for the win. Darryl Fitton came from 4-1 down to beat World Masters runner-up Scott Waites and set up a semi-final clash with one of his best friends and fellow native of Stockport
Stockport
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, O'Shea. In the women's championship, both Trina Gulliver and Francis Hoenselaar gained 2-0 wins to set up their sixth final against one another.
Men's
- The two remaining quarter-finals
- John Walton 1-5 Ted Hankey (1-3, 1-3, 2-3, 0-3, 3-0, 1-3)
- Gary Robson 4-5 Martin Adams (1-3, 1-3, 0-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-0, 1-3, 3-2, 0-3)
Women's
- The final
- Trina Gulliver 1-2 Francis Hoenselaar (2-3, 3-0, 0-3)
Former World Champion Ted Hankey saw off 2001 champion John Walton with a magnificent display. Hankey beat Walton – who had only dropped five legs before the match – by five sets to one. Martin Adams gave up a 3-0 lead over Gary Robson, who made it 4-4, before the Masters champion won the final set 3-0 to complete a 5-4 win and set up a semi-final clash with Hankey. This meant that all four semi-finalists were 40 or older – the first time that this had ever occurred at a World Championship, in either organisation. (Hankey 40, Fitton 46, O'Shea 47 and Adams 52)
Day Eight, Saturday 10 January
- The semi-finals
- Tony O'Shea 6-4 Darryl Fitton (2-3, 3-1, 0-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-1, 3-0, 1-3, 2-3, 3-2)
- Ted Hankey 6-4 Martin Adams (0-3, 3-2, 3-1, 2-3, 3-1, 1-3, 3-2, 3-2, 1-3, 3-1)
Day Nine, Sunday 11 January
- The final
- Tony O'Shea 6-7 Ted Hankey (3-2, 1-3, 1-3, 0-3, 3-2, 1-3, 3-1, 1-3, 3-2, 0-3, 3-2, 3-2, 1-3)
Television coverage
The tournament was again covered by the BBCBBC
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in the UK. Coverage was presented by Ray Stubbs
Ray Stubbs
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, with analysis from Bobby George
Bobby George
Robert Francis George is an English darts player and presenter. He is widely recognised as one of the game's biggest personalities, known for his flamboyant entrances in which the "King of Darts" makes his way to the stage bedecked in jewellery, wearing a crown and cloak and holding a candelabra...
and commentary from David Croft, Bobby George, Tony Green
Tony Green
Tony Green is a darts commentator for the British Darts Organisation on the BBC. He is also a former referee and master of ceremonies and was also co-host of the hit darts quiz show Bullseye on ITV alongside Jim Bowen and the show revived in 2006 on Challenge with Dave Spikey.- Darts career :A...
, and Ted Hankey
Ted Hankey
Edward "Ted" Hankey is an English darts player who is a two-time BDO World Professional Darts Champion. His nickname is The Count and his walk on music is Be On Your Way by DJ Zany. Hankey built up a large following due to his obsession with and resemblance to Dracula...
. The tournament was also shown on SBS6
SBS6
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in the Netherlands and Eurosport
Eurosport
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across continental Europe.